Wildlands of South Australia

Shuttle transfer from Melbourne Airport to your hotel with English-speaking driver.   You will spend the night at the Alto on Bourke Hotel in Melbourne. Included: transport in consolidated service, arrival transfer, room

GUIDED BIKE TOUR OF MELBOURNE: Cycle through the streets of Melbourne and discover why this city is considered the most liveable city in the world! In a small group (8 people maximum), you will explore Melbourne for 4 hours, accompanied by a local guide. One of the specificities of this excursion is that there is no pre-established itinerary: everything is à la carte! Depending on your interests, your desires and your level of cycling, your guide will suggest the circuit that suits you. For example, you can walk along the Yarra River, walk around Federation Square, go to the National Gallery of Victoria or the Queen Victoria Market, discover street art in the Fitzroy district... The possibilities are numerous. In the saddle !   Notes: - The price includes: rental of a bike and loan of a helmet, accompaniment by an English-speaking guide, a light dinner in a café in the city. - This tour starts at Federation Square at 10am. Possibility, on request, to depart from St Kilda. You will spend the night at the Alto on Bourke Hotel in Melbourne. Included: equipment rental, local English-speaking guide, dinner (excluding drinks), room

ECOTOUR TO DISCOVER THE BIODIVERSITY OF EAST GIPPSLAND (Eco-Responsible ☘️) (In small group, in English) This excursion is an immersion in the magnificent forests with varied biodiversity of East Gippsland, the coastal wilderness of southeastern Australia. By participating in a wild koala research eco-project, removing fishing nets and plastic from beaches, and conducting surveys into wildlife regeneration after bushfires, you will actively contribute to preserving our nature. These activities nevertheless remain optional and last 30 minutes per day. You will have plenty of time to photograph wallabies, kangaroos, wombats, wild koalas among giant eucalyptus trees, walk in tropical forests listening to lyre birds and cockatoos.   You will meet your naturalist guide to take the road to East Gippsland. Your exploration begins in the Lakes District's RAMSAR wetlands, rich in waterbirds, before traveling to a sanctuary island, home to a thriving colony of wild koalas, echidnas, kangaroos, parrots and birds sailors. The region's lush eucalyptus forests, pristine estuaries and white sandy beaches are home to a wealth of wildlife and you can record sightings of these species for conservation purposes.   You will spend the night in B&B at the Snowy River Homestead or similar. Included: dinner, excursion (grouped service), local English-speaking guide, dinner, transport in group service

Today you will visit the Gippsland mountain forests, both dry and wet, their diversity explains the abundance of fauna and flora. You will travel to the famous Snowy River, and walk along a wild stream, with ever-changing landscapes that will captivate you at every turn. Your naturalist guide will explain the formation of these forests, and help you look for Lyre birds, parrots and satin gardeners, monitor lizards, and swamp wallabies. Birds and reptiles are abundant, but you will encounter few other human visitors. Back at your Bed & Breakfast you will be served a classic Australian dinner.   You will spend the night in B&B at the Snowy River Homestead or similar. Included: dinner, excursion (grouped service), local English-speaking guide, dinner, transport in group service

A morning walk through the lowland humid temperate rainforest will provide an opportunity to look for birds such as Topknot Pigeons, Superb Lyre Birds, Brown Gerygones, Black-faced Monarchs and also Platypuses and Swamp Wallabies. (this area was not burned). Next, you'll walk through coastal heath and along a forest-lined river - this area adjoins a burnt area, so it's particularly important to study the wildlife there. Visiting a 90-mile complex dune system and beach offers spectacular coastal views, and will allow you to spot white-bellied sea eagles, cockatoos, kingfishers, swans, psophodes black-headed and huge Goanna lizards as well as Australian fur seals. We will also spend some time removing old fishing nets or trash that often trap and kill sea creatures. Dinner tonight is a picnic in the bush overlooking the beach (weather permitting). On the way back to our house we search the plains for red-necked wallabies, eastern gray kangaroos and bare-nosed wombats (common).   You will spend the night in B&B at the Snowy River Homestead or similar. Included: dinner, excursion (grouped service), local English-speaking guide, dinner, transport in group service

This morning you will leave Gippsland after a final visit to the beach at the mouth of the Snowy River. Along the way, you will visit the Krowathunkoolong Keeping Place, an informative Aboriginal cultural center located in Bairnsdale. You will discover how the Aboriginal people lived among these captivating landscapes for thousands of years. Return to Melbourne late in the afternoon.   Notes: - Pick-up from Melbourne city center - Departure around 8:00 a.m. - last return around 6:00 p.m. - Minimum 2 participants and maximum 8 - This itinerary is indicative and may be modified depending on weather and other conditions You will spend the night at the Alto on Bourke Hotel in Melbourne. Included: excursion (grouped service), local English-speaking guide, dinner, transport in group service, room

ECOTOUR ON THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD (Eco-Responsible ☘️) (In private, in English) This tour is an opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful coasts in Australia (and there are many!), the Great Ocean Road while highlighting the richness of the surrounding fauna. Experience unforgettable sunsets over vibrantly colored limestone cliffs, including the famous Twelve Apostles. Walk through dense rainforests of lush tree ferns and explore ancient volcanoes and plains. Led by a naturalist guide who is an expert in wildlife, you will discover the emblematic species of the region such as kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, royal parrots, emus, rosellas, robins, Honeyeaters ) and many others.   Departure with your naturalist guide for a hike in the heart of the bush in You Yangs National Park. The latter has great significance for the Wathaurong Aboriginal people. You will meet wild kangaroos, emus and koalas and will also have the opportunity to see many parrots, wallabies, opossums and lizards in their natural habitat. You will also enjoy a picnic dinner in the bush surrounded by nature. You contribute to the protection of koalas by your presence on the tour, part of the price of the excursion is donated to research. If you wish, you will also have the opportunity to help your guide list the animals encountered during the day, collect information about the environment, remove some weeds or even pick up any rubbish found. These actions are entirely optional. Only your presence is enough to help wildlife by supporting this nature protection program.   You will spend the night in B&B at Little River or similar. Included: dinner, excursion (private), local English-speaking guide, dinner, private transportation

Today you will discover the magnificent coastal landscapes of the Great Ocean Road, before walking through the magnificent temperate rainforests of Otway National Park with its impressive tree ferns. Your naturalist guide will help you find parrots, kookaburras, koalas, wallabies, echidnas, lizards and brightly colored birds that call the coastal heaths home. The panoramas of the Twelve Apostles and the gorges of Loch Ard are striking, and we will tell you about the shipwrecks of yesteryear. You will spend the night in a B&B near Port Campbell. Included: dinner, excursion (private), local English-speaking guide, dinner, private transportation

After a last look at the coast in the morning light, you will venture into the vast prairies of the Western Plains. Created by intense volcanic activity over the past two million years, the 7,000 volcanoes of the Western Plains are now extinct, but the resulting savannah provides pasture for a rich wool-growing area. You will reach the summit of an extinct volcano with a spectacular view of the plains. From the summit, you will see some of the hundreds of volcanic lakes that dot the plains. It's a great place to view raptors - birds of prey - including white-tailed eagles, Nankeen kestrels and sharp-shinned hawks. Further on, you will pass by Lake Corangamite, Australia's largest permanent lake, often covered with prolific birdlife. Return to Melbourne late in the afternoon.   Notes: - Pick-up from Melbourne city center - Departure around 8:30 a.m. - last return around 5:00 p.m. - Minimum 2 participants and maximum 8 - This itinerary is indicative and may be modified depending on weather and other conditions You will spend the night at the Alto on Bourke Hotel in Melbourne. Included: excursion (private), local English-speaking guide, dinner, private transport, room

FREE TIME IN MELBOURNE: Visit Melbourne at your own pace. Stroll through the city's botanical gardens or visit the National Gallery of Victoria. Stroll between the stalls of the Queen Victoria Market and taste Australian specialties. Wander the alleys and pop into a café to regain your strength. Gain some height by going to the top of the Eureka Tower where you will have a magnificent panorama of all of Melbourne... The possibilities are numerous! We can advise you on excursions to do on your own, or, if you wish, we can offer you tours with a French or English speaking guide. You will spend the night at the Alto on Bourke Hotel in Melbourne. Included: bedroom

Free transfer at your expense to reach Melbourne train station. If you wish, we can organize a transfer (contact us). TRAVEL BY “OVERLAND” TRAIN FROM MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE: (in red service class) The OVERLAND is an ideal way to get to Adelaide from Melbourne. The first connection dates from 1887, since then this train has continued to connect the two states. The Overland is adorned with an emu, Australia's emblematic animal known for its speed and grace. The journey between Melbourne and Adelaide takes approximately 10.5 hours. The Overland offers 2 levels of service: Red Service A more economical option that will allow you to travel in a recliner. The dining car offers wines and spirits, hot and cold dishes and snacks. Baggage limit of 40 kg per person (2 bags of 20 kg maximum). Optional (contact us) if you wish to travel in a higher category. Red Premium Service Red Premium Service offers a little more space and comfort, with recliners that offer even more space than airline business class seats. The chairs swivel to allow you to face your traveling companion.   Notes: Departure from Melbourne: 08:05 Arrival Adelaide: 5:55 p.m. Departures guaranteed on Tuesdays and Saturdays   Shuttle transfer from Adelaide Airport to your hotel with English-speaking driver.   You will spend the night at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in Adelaide. Included: train ticket, transport in consolidated service, arrival transfer, room

Shuttle transfer to Adelaide Airport from your hotel with English-speaking driver. Domestic flight Adelaide - Port Lincoln (not included, to be booked by you or as an option) ENCOUNTER WITH THE WILDLIFE OF THE EYRE PENINSULA (3 days / 3 nights) Explore the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, and discover its spectacular flora and fauna. This wild and protected region offers a unique and unforgettable experience. There are kangaroos, emus, koalas and many birds. On the beach side, the Eyre Peninsula offers wild landscapes and long sandy beaches, where you will also swim with sea lions and dolphins.   Your English-speaking guide will greet you at Port Lincoln Airport upon arrival. Direction Big Swamp and its lake which is home to diverse wildlife. Its eucalyptus forest and this body of water are the preferred habitat of waders including the pink-eared duck, plovers, swans and also water turtles, and endemic fish, which makes it today one of Australia's most important wetlands. Then, enter the magnificent Coffin Bay which strikes you with its peaceful beauty. You will go on a cruise with a local oyster farmer where you can observe seabirds, seals and dolphins and learn about oyster farming. (tasting and lunch included). After dinner, you continue your discovery of Coffin Bay National Park to see emus, goannas, kangaroos, white-bellied sea eagles and ospreys.   Night at Port Lincoln Hotel in Ocean View Room or similar. Included: transport in group service, departure transfer, local English-speaking guide, dinner, group tour, room and breakfast

Today you will visit Baird Bay to swim with Australian sea lions and bottlenose dolphins. Experiencing sea lions in their natural environment is considered one of the greatest interactive experiences in the ocean, as they are fast, agile and playful like puppies. A visit to the Talia Caves and Cummings Monument will give you spectacular, uninterrupted views of the rugged limestone cliffs, iconic to the Great Australian Bight. Night at Port Lincoln Hotel in Ocean View Room or similar. Included: local English-speaking guide, dinner, group tour, room and breakfast

A 4x4 tour of Lincoln National Park will give you stunning views at every turn. Mallee's eroded cliffs, vast sand dunes and eucalyptus trees provide habitat for kangaroos, emus, Grey-breasted Miros, Australian Pipits, Rock Parakeets and Rough Skinks. In the afternoon, you discover Mikkira Station, where koalas have taken up residence in the heart of these imposing eucalyptus trees. End your day with a tasting of local products, in the heart of this unique natural setting.   Night at Port Lincoln Hotel in Ocean View Room or similar. Included: departure transfer

Transfer to Port Lincoln Airport. Notes: - Not operated from June 1 to August 30 - Guaranteed departure from 2 people (maximum 12 people) - With English-speaking guide   Domestic flight Port Lincoln - Adelaide (not included, to be booked by you or optional) Shuttle transfer from Adelaide airport to your hotel with English-speaking driver. FREE TIME IN ADELAIDE: Adelaide is a quiet city with its museums, its small restaurants, its Central Market... Its green spaces are ideal in summer, because they allow everyone to find a little shade and cope with the temperatures high in the region. Adelaide is also the starting point for excursions to different valleys dedicated to wines: Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Mc Laren Vale... You will spend the night at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in Adelaide. Included: departure transfer, transport in consolidated service, arrival transfer, room

4-DAY HIKE IN THE FLINDERS RANGES (Stay at Arkaba Luxury lodge) An ancient landscape shaped by millions of years of geological activity, Ikara-Flinders Ranges offers some of the finest outback scenery in Australia and is one of the most beautiful places to hike. The former Arkaba sheep farm, now a wildlife conservatory, is home to a wonderful variety of birds and animals. By participating in this exclusive experience, you not only witness an environment in recovery, you actively participate in its rebirth. You'll see and hear the results of active conservation as you walk the landscape and encounter wildlife in the company of passionate field guides. Arkaba offers the true luxury of sharing this spectacular 24,000 hectare private conservatory with just ten guests. While everyone loves a comfortable bed and good food, it's the time spent with the people on the ground that leaves a lasting impact. The true value of a luxury wild bush experience on Arkaba Walk is the vastness of space, the feeling of exclusivity and the opportunity to retreat into nature.   Your guide will meet you at your hotel around 10 a.m. to take the road to Arkaba. Heading north from Adelaide, you'll bypass the small country towns of Virgina, Two Wells and Dublin. Keep an eye out for the imaginative collection of large sculptures along the highway, made in protest against the development of a landfill in the small town. Lunch on the banks of Lake Bumbunga and you will pass the famous Snowtown, Redhill, Port Pirie and Port Germein, before making another stop at the historic railway town of Quorn. You will arrive at Arkaba Homestead around 5 p.m., time to freshen up before enjoying your dinner.   Your accommodation is in one of Arkaba Homestead's five guest rooms. Dinners and stories shared with field guides and other guests provide a “Wild Bush Luxury” atmosphere.   Included: all inclusive, local English-speaking guide, room, transport in consolidated service

After your breakfast you will reach the start of the hike after a short journey of 35 minutes. The distance to cover is around 13km, most of it is on the flat part inside Wilpena Pound, you will have a short climb to reach the ridge of the Pound, before a steeper descent of around 1km into the Arkaba Wilderness and Black's Gap Signature Swag Camp. You'll arrive at camp around 5:30 p.m., in time to settle in, take a hot shower in the bush (with a view!) and enjoy a pre-dinner drink and canape service as the sun sets behind the foothills by Wilpena Pound. This converted camp is located between the Bunbinyana Range and Wilpena Pound, a site previously occupied by a shepherd in the late 1850s. His stone chimney still exists and we camp overlooking the stream where he used to take his water. Your guide and the camp assistant will prepare you a dinner under the stars and accompanied by a local South Australian wine. Enjoy some bush stories, the good old campfire, and retire to your Swag for an unforgettable night under starry skies.   Night in camp set up in Swag (the Swag is typically Australian, it is a kind of sleeping bag with an integrated mattress, airtight to avoid any external aggression and allowing you to sleep safely and comfortably under the stars in the Outback)   Note: approximately 13 km and 5/6 hours of walking Included: all inclusive, local English-speaking guide, night in camp

Today is arguably the most picturesque day, you will leave Black's Gap and head into the hills more suited to the sheep farming activities that previously took place on the property. The first 2 kilometers will follow the famous Heysen Trail through Black's Gap itself, revealing a fascinating insight into the pastoral history of the area, with breaks at old shepherds' camps, with red and gray kangaroos and emus regularly observed. The last part of the day will take you after a good climb of one kilometer to the summit of the Red Range at around a hundred meters above sea level from where you will have a magnificent panorama of the Ikara - Flinders range. You will then pass at the foot of the Elder Range with its impressive native cypress trees. Your luggage will have been transported by vehicle to your next camp, Elder Camp. A hot bush shower, dinner and another special night under the big Australian skies await you.   Night in camp set up in Swag (the Swag is typically Australian, it is a kind of sleeping bag with an integrated mattress, airtight to avoid any external aggression and allowing you to sleep safely and comfortably under the stars in the Outback)   Note: approximately 15 km and 6/7 hours of walking Included: all inclusive, local English-speaking guide, night in camp

After waking up in the morning light and having breakfast, you will walk to the foot of the Elder Range. Passing through Mallee and native pine forests you will arrive at Slaty Creek which can hold valuable water during the dry season, sometimes even offering the opportunity to drink from clear, icy springs. Going up the Red Range and down to the banks of the shady and picturesque Arkaba Creek, bordered by River Red Gums, you will have the opportunity to observe a number of birds including galas, parrots and honeyeaters. These watering holes ensure the survival of kangaroos, parrots and emus which you will certainly be able to photograph. You will arrive at the Arkaba Homestead mid-afternoon and will have time to relax. Tonight, enjoy a curated feast and a guided tour of the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere, set against mountains half a billion years old. Night at the Arkaba Homestead   Note: approximately 14 km and 6/7 hours of walking Included: all inclusive, local English-speaking guide, room

Departure around 8:30 a.m. after breakfast for your transfer to Adelaide via the Clare Valley wine region. You'll pass through the historic outback towns of Quorn, Wilmington, Mount Remarkable and Melrose, all famous for their nature-filled valleys and riverbeds. Lined with towering red gum trees, the land around these towns is home to a multitude of native Australian animals and birds. Departing from Melrose, you will enter the beautiful Clare Valley, a region famous for its wines where you will have dinner and taste some wines before continuing to Adelaide where you will arrive around 5 p.m.   Note : Rates include a conservation fee with at least 2% of the overall experience dedicated to conservation projects. It guarantees that a minimum amount is directly allocated to initiatives to protect Arkaba's biodiversity. This tour is operated from 04/01/2021 to 10/14/2021 You will spend the night at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in Adelaide. Included: dinner, transport in group service, room

Shuttle transfer to Adelaide Airport from your hotel with English-speaking driver. Connection with your international flight. Included: transport in grouped service, departure transfer